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American Camellia Yearbook, 1966, p.91, Reg. No.901: An F2 hybrid seedling of William's Lavender x C.reticulata 'Crimson Robe', (Dataohong) that first bloomed 1957 at 10 years of age. Originated by David L. Feathers, Lafayette, California, USA. This seedling was described in the NCCS., Oct. 1958, The Camellia Bulletin, vol.12, No.1 as 'Hybrid No.FH-10'. Plant habit is slightly open with long branches, very rapid in rate with leaves, medium green, 10 cm x 5 cm. The semi-double to peony form flowers are wine red with lavender overtones. Blooms are 12.5 cm across x 8.5 cm deep with 20 petals. Form variable. All petals twist and twirl. Blooms early to late. Chinese synonym: 'Gexin'.

高继银、苏玉华、胡羡聪，2007. 《国内外茶花名种识别与欣赏》，第258页。美国加利福尼亚州David Feathers先生培育，系怒江红山茶品种‘威廉紫花’（William’s Lavender)与滇山茶‘大桃红’（Crimson Robe)品种之间的杂交种。花酒红色，略带紫色调，半重瓣型至牡丹型，大型花，花瓣宽圆形，排列整齐，花朵稠密。叶片中等绿色，椭圆形，厚质，植株开张，生长旺盛。花期早至晚。